• The Open Minds governing team

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  • Focusing on quality supports for everyone

    • Joanne Jessop

      Board Chair
      MBA, GAICD

      Joanne Jessop became Board Chair of Open Minds in 2021. Joanne is the Group CEO for Vertaview Group and has extensive senior management experience in non-profit and public sector health care, and in government services. She is a Director of Bric Housing and Ability First Australia, and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

    • David Withers

      Director
      BEng, MBA, FAICD, FRAES

      David Withers became a Director of the Board of Open Minds in October 2021. David is the Chief Executive of Burrana, a world-leading provider of aircraft system cabins that he founded in 2009. He has a long career in the aviation sector and has held several non-executive positions with not-for-profit organisations in the mental health and disability sectors.

    • Elissa Morriss

      Director
      MPsych (Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology), Churchill Fellow

      Elissa Morriss is a psychologist with more than 35 years’ experience in brain injury rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation, working with adults with disability and their family members, and with community services.

  • Our governing board keep our values
    at the forefront of our descisions

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      Integrity

      We always do the best that we can and believe in being held accountable in order to do what is right.

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      Curiosity

      We ask questions, are always interested, and never stop learning about what is best for our clients.

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      Togetherness

      We are stronger as a team, understanding that we can always achieve more collectively than as individuals.

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      People-centred

      As a support and people-focused organisation, we believe that we can do nothing for you without you.

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      Respect

      We know that each person and their experiences are unique, and strive to always respect everyone that we work with.

  • We believe in full
    transparency

    Open Minds is committed to meeting the highest standards in corporate and clinical governance, transparency, and accountability. We are compliant with constitutional obligations and regularly review our governance arrangements, as well as developments in current practices, expectations, and regulations.